Translation guide
The English phrase "in all" is used to indicate a total sum, inclusion of everything, or overall consideration. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each use.
Expressing a total amount or number, as in 'there were ten people in all'.
The most common and neutral way to say 'in all' when giving a total count or amount. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
Meaning 'including all parts or aspects', as in 'the house, garden, and garage in all'.
Used when stating a total that includes everything, such as taxes or fees. Common in pricing contexts.
Meaning 'considering everything', as in 'in all, it was a good trip'.
Means 'as a whole' or 'overall'. Used to summarize an evaluation.
Do not translate 'in all' word-for-word as 全てに (subete ni) or 全部に (zenbu ni). These mean 'to all' or 'for all' and do not convey the totalizing sense.
There are ten people in all.
There were ten participants in all.
How much is it in all?
Literally 'putting together', used to give a combined total. Slightly more formal than 全部で.
That comes to 50,000 yen in all.
A concise, written-style word meaning 'total'. Often used in documents or receipts.
10 people in all
This price is for everything in all.
More explicit: 'including everything'. Suitable for formal or written contexts.
It's one million yen in all, including everything.
In all, it was a good trip.
A formal, written word meaning 'on the whole' or 'generally'.
In all, this year's performance was good.
Means 'after all' or 'in the end'. Can be used when the overall result is contrary to expectations.
In all, he didn't come.